Ladies Night
In an industry historically dominated by men, it's awesome to see some strong ladies succeeding in the martial arts. In this playlist, you can learn great fighting skills from Christine Rodrigues and Kaytlin Neil or master some extreme skills with Mackensi Emory and Caitlin Dechelle. Girl Power!
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Melody Shuman - Super Punches
This drill will allow your students to focus on power to launch the focus pad as far as possible after punching it. A big yell always makes the pad fly farther!
Power | Kids | Punching | Intensity -
Melody Shuman - Ninja Kicks
This drill requires the students to lift both legs up off the ground at the same time to perform a double front kick. This will develop great coordination and give your students a sense of accomplishment.
Kids | Focus | Beginner | Games | Coordination -
Melody Shuman - Pay Attention with Kicks
Students will be assigned to a specific number. When their number is called, they must run to the spot very quickly and execute four clean kicks on the paddle.
Kids | Focus | Memory | Kicking -
Kaytlin Neil - Torrent - Hips Engaged on Punches
Hip rotation is often an overlooked trait of a powerful punch. Learn how to help your students use their hips on their punches.
Bag Drills | Fitness | Conditioning | Cardio | Kickboxing | Punching | MMA -
Kaytlin Neil - Torrent Punching Combo 1
This drill combines stationary running techniques with straight and hook punches for a full-body workout.
Bag Drills | Fitness | Conditioning | Cardio | Kickboxing | Punching | MMA -
Kaytlin Neil - Torrent Punching Combo 2
This fun drill consists of a variety of striking techniques that will help your students enjoy cardio training.
Bag Drills | Fitness | Conditioning | Cardio | Kickboxing | Punching | MMA -
Kaytlin Neil - Torrent Punching Combo 3
Alternate between orthodox and southpaw stances with a short punching combination and a round kick. This will be entertaining for the students and builds coordination and cardiovascular endurance.
Bag Drills | Fitness | Conditioning | Cardio | Kickboxing | Punching | MMA -
Kaytlin Neil - Torrent - Adding Footwork
Want to help your students burn more calories during bag drills? Learn how to use footwork to take your bag striking combinations to the next level.
Bag Drills | Fitness | Conditioning | Cardio | Kickboxing | Footwork | MMA -
Mackensi Emory - Ridge Chop Punch Combo
This hand combo is a staple combination used in competition today. This combo is great for increasing speed, power, and intensity with fast punches and clean stances.
Sport Karate | Forms | Hand Combos | Punching -
Mackensi Emory - Kama Finger Roll
Learn the finger roll as a great transition in your forms. Find your balance point, use your thumb, and follow the rest of the 3-step process.
Weapons | Tricks | Spin | Kamas | Creative | Extreme -
Marti Malloy - Ground Work Transitions
In the middle of a transition from the back to Juji Gatame (arm bar), what do you do if your opponent sits back and you can't complete the roll? Simply grab the hand and perform the arm bar from the side.
Judo | Newaza | Ground Work | Arm Bar | Submission | Partner Drill -
Marti Malloy - Judo Arm Bars
Learn this technique when the opponent has entered the turtle position. On the same side that you've entered a hook, enter your arm to secure their arm. Fall to your hip, keeping them tight to your thigh. With your other arm, reach under their leg to complete the roll to the top and finish the ar...
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Marti Malloy - Turn Over Transition
On a failed take down attempt by your opponent, this technique will help you get your opponent from the turtle position to their back. You can work this position for time to see how efficient you can be with the movement, or do it for a set number of reps and then switch.
Judo | Sweep | Partner ... -
Christine Rodrigues - Defensive Side Kick
The defensive side kick is extremely important for stopping blitz techniques. Learn a few great drills to develop this kick.
Sparring | Kicking | Timing | Reaction | Point Fighting | Side Kick | Defense | Point Karate | Point Sparring | Partner Drill | Pad Drill -
Christine Rodrigues - Kick Positioning
The hook, round, and side kicks are the three most commonly used kicks in sparring. Learn how to disguise these kicks and avoid "telegraphing".
Techniques | Sparring | Footwork | Pad Drill | Kicking | Partner Drill | Point Karate | Point Sparring | Point Fighting -
Christine Rodrigues - Round Kick Reaction Drill
Use this drill to work on reaction time. This drill will help you stay on your toes in the ring and be ready to strike.
Sparring | Intermediate | Techniques | Speed | Point Sparring | Point Fighting | Point Karate | Kicking | Round Kick | Pad Drill | Partner Drill -
Caitlin Dechelle - Basic Sword Training